By Jeremy Nickerson, Scopus CommerceScopus Commerce is a division of ColdSpring Commerce Inc. Member of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Technology and Innovation Committee While I was upgrading to my latest shiny smartphone recently, the...
Finance Minister Speaks with Vaughan Business Community
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce with support from local Members of Parliament Francesco Sorbara and Deb Schulte, gathered business leaders from across Vaughan for a discussion with Canada’s Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau.
2019 Community Champions!
We thank all those who showed their support for the Vaughan Chamber and committed to being a 2019 Community Champion. Be sure to take notice of our community banners at every VCC event throughout the year!
News Release: Long-Term Transportation Plan Needed
Today, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released Moving Forward: A Strategic Approach to Ontario’s Transportation Needs, a policy report calling on the Ontario Government to develop a Long-Term Transportation Plan.
Volunteer Spotlight – Elio Gatto
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Elio Gatto, the President and Founder of Social Know How Inc. Elio has been a Vaughan Chamber member for four years and has been volunteering for three of those years on the Marcom/Membership Committee.
Fall Economic Statement 2018: An Overview
The Gov’t of Canada released its Fall Economic Statement with a focus on addressing the business competitive landscape in Canada. The Government acknowledged that the recent tax reform in the U.S has significantly reduced the overall tax advantage that Canada had previously enjoyed.
2019 Business Award Nominations Now Open!
The Vaughan Chamber is excited to announce that the 2019 Business Achievement Award Nominations are NOW OPEN! Nominate a business today.
9th Annual Women to Women Symposium a Success!
There was palpable excitement in the air as over 500 attendees gathered at the Vaughan Chamber’s 9th Annual Women to Women Symposium on Wednesday Nov. 14th! See the full photo album now.
Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Pampena
Joe has been a member of the Chamber for eight years and has been volunteering with us for seven of them. To say he’s been active within our network is an understatement!
Technology & Innovation Corner: Survey Results
The Vaughan Chamber’s Technology survey results are in, and they paint a pretty clear picture – our members believe that technology is critical to their business!
MEDIA RELEASE: Roundtable with Business Leaders & Minister of Finance
Yesterday, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce convened a roundtable with the Minister of Finance Victor Fedeli and Vaughan MPP Stephen Lecce to discuss broader reforms to drive growth in the economy and increase businesses competitiveness across Ontario.
NAFTA to USMCA
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) has been replaced with USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). Outside of the name change and some contentious provisions, the vast majority of the trade agreements made in NAFTA have been carried over in USMCA.
NAFTA and the Future of Trade – Impacting Your Business
The group of experts on the panel addressed a slew of issues from the U.S. tax reform and Canada’s reduced competitiveness to the ongoing negotiations around NAFTA.
Tech 101: What is Data Storage on the Cloud?
For businesses looking to move their local files and data to the cloud, we would recommend some research based on your specific needs. Also take into consideration factors such as space requirements, type of files, security, accessibility (devices that will access the files), etc.
September Volunteer Spotlight – Patricia Celio
Patricia has been volunteering with the Vaughan Chamber for about five years and serves on the Women’s Committee. Her efforts here are endless!
Keep it Local Vaughan – Snapd Edition
As part of the Vaughan Chamber’s Keep it Local movement, we’ve taken out a full page in snapd Vaughan! Check out these discounts and savings from our members.
Roundtable on Manufacturing Sector’s Concerns
Feedback from around the table was on the challenges of finding skilled workers and the impact that it’s having on their ability to scale their operations, and to expand and grow into new markets.
Volunteer Spotlight: Fina Scroppo, The Healthy Italian
The Healthy Italian dishes about the Vaughan Chamber! Fina Scroppo, otherwise known as The Healthy Italian, has been both a member and volunteer for the Vaughan Chamber for over four years. When asked why she volunteers with the VCC, Fina explains, “It’s...
New Advertising Opportunity for Members!
Purchase an ad in snapd Vaughan magazine with at a significantly reduced rate and reach 104,000 customers!
Volunteer Spotlight: Nadia Cerelli-Fiore, Plan B Promotions
Nadia has been actively volunteering with us for over four years and is currently the Co-Chair of the Marcom/Membership Committee.
Blueprint Letters for New Provincial Government
With the legislative session resuming, the Ontario Chamber and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce wrote to each provincial Cabinet minister, outlining a blueprint to execute over the next four years that will help make Ontario open for business. Our blueprint includes both policy asks where immediate action is required to support business and foundational recommendations for long-term prosperity.
Regulatory Burden Undermining Business Competitiveness, New Chamber Report Finds
A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, calls on governments to modernize their regulatory frameworks and give businesses in Canada room to thrive.
Open for Local Savings, Discounts & More!
SUCCESS! Our June Keep it Local Vaughan direct mail piece reaches 12,000 businesses in Vaughan. Take a look at these great offers!
Please Take Survey!
Chamber members, Vaughan businesses (owners, employees) – please take a moment to fill out this short survey on technology & innovation, and you could win a $25 Starbucks gift card.
New Members – Welcome!
Say hello to our APRIL NEW MEMBERS! Welcome to our network! For over four decades, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to serving the businesses within our world-class city. Be part of the positive momentum that’s driving unprecedented economic growth within Vaughan.
Ontario General Election, June 7th – Candidate Interviews By Vaughan Chamber
It’s provincial election season Vaughan, are you ready to cast your vote? To help you get prepared for the Ontario General Election on Thursday, June 7th, we’ve conducted short video interviews with our local candidates representing the three major political parties. Watch videos now!
2018 Business Achievement Award Winners
When the business community comes together, great things happen. On Thursday, May 3rd, we celebrated our 29th annual Business Achievement Awards, honouring the 14 different businesses that shine brightest in our community. View winners…
Savings, Discounts & More!
Our April edition of our ‘Keep it Local Vaughan’ mailout is here! Check out the digital version for local savings. Shop, Support, Enjoy!
2018 Board of Directors
Introducing the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Board of Directors. We are looking forward to an outstanding year ahead.
Business Achievement Award Finalists
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce the 2018 Business Achievement Award Finalists. This year, we had a record-breaking number of nominations, proving the vibrancy of our business community. Congratulations to our 2018 Finalists: (listed...